Bayrou Rejects Retirement Age Rollback as U.S. Strikes Houthis in Yemen

The French Prime Minister rules out lowering the retirement age while U.S. airstrikes target Houthi leaders following renewed maritime threats.

French Prime Minister François Bayrou firmly opposed reverting the retirement age to 62, citing international challenges, drawing sharp criticism from labor unions accusing him of reneging on prior commitments.
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